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US honors Filipino, American frontliners as it celebrates friendship day with PH

The United States of America honored Filipino and American frontliners responding to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic as the two nations marked the Philippine-American Friendship Day Saturday, July 4.

HOMES become FLEXIBLE SPACES

A house is a structure made of concrete, wood, and metal. It becomes a home when it is livable and allows a family to thrive and sustain a lifestyle. In this new normal, more than a hundred days after the lockdown, a home becomes a multifunctional space, ready to be “flexible,” readily adjusting to the needs of each member of the family.

GAB awaits decision on pro boxing AMID COVID-19

World champion Jerwin Ancajas (seen here fighting Israel Gonzalez of Mexico in Corpus, Christi, Texas, in 2018), is aiming to book a fight overseas.

Officials on close watch as US celebrates today

American health officials have made a special appeal to the people of the United States as they celebrate their Independence Day today, July 4.

Bell tolls for PH boxer Bernaldez in Vegas

Undefeated American Albert Bell, left, scores with a jab against Filipino Mark Bernaldez in their 10-round lightweight match yesterday in Las Vegas. Bell easily won by unanimous decision. (Top Rank photo)

BABIES' AND CHILDREN'S HEALTH IN THE NEW NORMAL

While most moms and dads are anxiously trying to stay at home, most doctors are challenged to innovate and still deliver the best and safest protocols for our sick patients, well-baby vaccinations, and check-ups.

Anti-Terrorism Bill now a law

Duterte: If I do not do my duty now, we might just bargain away our democratic values

8-point blueprint for COVID-19 response OK'd as gov't enters 2nd phase of action plan

The government will embark on the second phase of the national action plan, including zoning containment strategy and expanded testing and contact tracing efforts, to curb the coronavirus outbreak and stimulate economic activity.

Face Mask Becomes A Political Issue In US

It is now established that keeping one’s dis-tance from another person – social distancing, avoiding physical contact such as shaking hands, avoiding touching surfaces such as doorknobs and arm rests, are among a person’s frontline defenses against the coronavirus.

World on the cusp of a widespread debt crisis — UN

UNITED NATIONS (Xinhua) — UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday warned of a widespread debt crisis as he highlighted the financial needs of countries, particularly low- and middle-income countries, in their response to COVID-19.

Our hopes for stability in Hong Kong

Hong Kong has a special place in Philippine international relations. It is a vital trading partner, importing up to $10-billion goods from the Philippines, making it the fourth among our top export markets. With Hong Kong’s imports, China is today the Philippines’ No. 1 export market.

BOXING - Bernaldez faces great odds vs taller, heavier opponent

Mark Bernaldez attempts to join stablemate Mike Plania in the winners circle today as he meets tall and unbeaten American Albert Bell in a scheduled 10-round lightweight bout at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Be the next Toyota e-sports racer

Toyota GR Supra GT Cup Asia-Philippines starts July 2020

AMID COVID-19 - PBA summons Japeth, ROS tyro in apparent GCQ breach

Video surfaces of Aguilar, Wong playing alongside Thirdy Ravena, Isaac Go

Fine Dining Is Safe Dining

How the hospitality industry is adapting to new standards of food safety before reopening

Lopez Sees Exponential Growth In Online Retailing In The Country

Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon M. Lopez expects the 2.0 percent projected growth in online retailing in the overall domestic retail market will be exceeded on strong government support to grow e-commerce, combined with the young Philippine demographic and the convenience offered by online shopping.

New WB PH Country Director Says: Covid-19 Drags Middle-Class, Poor

The coronavirus pandemic could drag down the middle-class economic security and poses a serious threat to the poverty reduction efforts, World Bank’s (WB) newly appointed chief supervisor for the Philippines said.

Super Featherweight Fight - 3rd Pinoy Boxer Eyes Vegas Win

Unbeaten Magsayo to train at Roach’s Wild Card gym

67 City Hall Workers In Cebu Test Positive For COVID-19

CEBU CITY—Close to 70 Cebu City Hall workers, who are in the front lines in the cam-paign against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), have been infected with the virus.

A New Kind Of Development

Real estate companies take steps to adapt to the times

Funding For Rice Farm Mechanization

The decision to set aside the move to import 300,000 metric tons of rice from Vietnam under a government-to-government scheme will save some ₱8.5 billion that can now be used for more urgent needs of the nation.

PH Sports Commission - Philsports Disinfection Set; Athletes To Go Home

Local athletes with Olympic qualifiers set next year will be training at the Philippine Sports Complex (formerly ULTRA) as the Philippine Sports Commission finalizes details of the schedule after the venue undergoes disinfection.

Quarantine Made Me Do It

Guy renovates ordinary room into a hotel-like accommodation

12 Fishers, 2 Others Missing After Colliding With Cargo Ship In Occidental Mindoro

It was disclosed that the local fishing vessel “Liberty 5” and “MV Vienna Wood” collided in the waters off the municipality of Tayamaan due to rough seas at about 1 a.m. Sunday.

Gomez: Online Fencing Lessons Now The ‘New Normal'

The local fencing community is taking full advantage of technology with online interactions to learn and improve their skills.

Why TJ Monterde Won't Write A Song About The Pandemic

There will never be a song, say, “Quarantine Couple” or “Live To Tell” by TJ Monterde because he has resolved not to write about the pandemic despite that, being the reality now, it’s on everyone’s mind.

COVID-19 Positivity Rate In PH Going Down

From 20%, the percentage of those tested positive is now 6% — Dizon

Sports Seek To Resume In Many Nations

Sports officials and fans around the world, including ours in the Philippines, will be closely following efforts to reopen sports competitions after several months of lockdowns forced by the coronavirus.

Olympic Berths - Fil-Japanese Judokas On Training Mode

As Filipino Olympic qualifiers and hopefuls struggle to keep in shape on home soil owing to the pandemic, the Japan-based judokas are back on training mode, the Philippine Judo Federation (PJF) leadership said yesterday.

Pinoy Fans Thank Kim Hanbin For Donating Face Masks

B.I (real name: Kim Han bin), former leader of K-pop boy band iKON, has donated 100,000 face masks to his fans around the world including in the Philippines as a measure against coronavirus disease (COVID-19).